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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 517.39 and 253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 517.39 and 253.70 is: 380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 517.39 = 253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/517.39 = 253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 517.39 × 253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 131,261.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,261.84/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.73

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